Interference Of Court Functioning: Chhattisgarh HC Judge Objects To CJ’s Bench-Hunting Circular, Recuses After Niece Appears

The Chhattisgarh High Court addressed judicial recusal and professional ethics as a judge stepped aside after his niece appeared as counsel, stating that the Chief Justice’s new bench-hunting circular “appears to be an interference of the Court functioning.”

Bribery Allegation: Madras High Court Judge Recuses After Lawyers Claim Senior Advocate Took Rs.50 Lakh From Client to Bribe Him

A Madras High Court judge recused himself after allegations surfaced that a senior advocate demanded Rs.50 lakh from a client, falsely claiming it would be used to bribe the judge. The judge stepped aside to allow impartial inquiry.